KEITH Briggs admits Stockport County will be stepping into the unknown next season.

KEITH Briggs admits Stockport County will be stepping into the unknown next season.

But the County midfielder, who last season returned to Edgeley Park after a two-year spell at Norwich City, believes the club has the right man in Chris Turner to get them back up to League One.

"It's going to be tough because a lot of us haven't seen this type of football," said Briggs, who was a temporary captain a number of times last season. "We don't know what we are walking into.

"But I think the gaffer knows this league like the back of his hand. He knows what to do and he's going to try and get that into our heads what we need to do."

The County side that steps out for the opening fixture at home to Mansfield will be virtually unrecognisable from the one relegated last season.

But Briggs is certain that the new faces will make their presence felt from the start.

"They're cracking lads," he added. "They're mingling quite well and they've looked really sharp in training, so I think they can only improve."

Turner has been determined that County have a good pre-season and he's been working the players hard.

"It's been tough," said Briggs. "We've been doing double sessions most days. We have seen footballs in the afternoon, but it's only been light. We've mostly been running. It's good to get that base in fitness."

Meanwhile, winger Matt Hamshaw is expected to complete his move to Edgeley Park today after a short delay to sort out contract details.

Turner also hopes to sign another former Sheffield Wednesday player, Ross Greenwood, who has been training with County.